There is so much going on with our youth today. In addition to the stress of doing well in school, now our babies have to worry about making it out of school alive. I thought it was important to shed a spotlight on teen depression, and I am excited to have Dr. Leesha Ellis-Cox back […]
Life Lessons for My 47th Birthday
This Wednesday, if it’s the Lord’s will, I’ll turn 47. I have a new appreciation for life now after having to have emergency surgery on March 3. With any journey, there are always lessons. Here are a few things I’ve learned:
Writer and Director Janice Dennie Releases First Film
Writer, director and filmmaker Janice Dennie is taking her destiny into her own hands with her first film. I recently spoke with her about The Underwoods of Napa Valley.
Remembering the Life and Legacy of a King (Best of Book of Splond)
Last year, I went to Memphis, Tennessee, for a work conference. While I learned a lot during the three days I was away, the most memorable part for me was visiting the National Civil Rights Museum, which is on the grounds of the Lorraine Motel where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April […]
Help Me Celebrate Getting My Master’s Degree
Do you know what this week is? It’s my graduation. On Saturday, December 16, I will cross the stage at Samford University to receive my master’s degree in instructional design and technology. I have officially conquered my fear of returning to school almost 25 years after obtaining my bachelor’s degree. Yay, me.
The Seven Secrets to Being a Good Friend
The older I get, the more I realize that being a real friend is hard work.
Love Doesn’t… Signs You’re in an Abusive Relationship
The summer before I turned 18, I fell in love for the first time.
It’s My Second Blogiversary!
Today marks the second anniversary of when I officially launched my blog, which back then was called Magic City Momma. Over the course of the last two years, I have published almost 600 blog posts. What an awesome blessing for someone who back in 2015 thought she would never write again.
Fall 2017 TV Shows I’m Excited About
It’s one of my favorite times of the year: fall TV premieres. There are several new and returning shows on my radar.
In Memory of September 11, 2001: We Will Never Forget
It was a Tuesday.
